Part I1. If you were Patty, what concerns would you have about being a rescue worker?
I would be concerned that the water is contaminated and that there are sharp objects and animals in the water
2. Are any of your concerns health-related? Order your health-related concerns from highest concern to lowest.
Yes contaminated water is health related
1) cancer
2) viruses
3) bacteria
3. How many of these concerns exist only in the flood conditions present in New Orleans right after Hurricane Katrina?
Bacteria and viruses
Part II
1. What are some possible sources for the lead in the flood water?
Pipes, plates, batteries
2. How could you determine where the lead comes from?
By testing the concentration levels of the water
3. What populations/individuals are at the highest risk from the lead in the flood waters and why?
Hispanics are at the highest risk. 50% are lactose intolerant
Part III
1. What are some reasons why the concentration of lead is so high in New Orleans soil?
During the hurricane ceramic plates went into the water and into the soil
2. Would you expect a difference between New Orleans and New York City soil?
Yes, because New York City has more industry and cars. When the cars release pollution, it also pollutes lead into the atmosphere which could contaminate the soils. Car pollution happens everyday, so the lead can be building up every day.
3. Would you expect a difference between New Orleans and the soil in a very small, rural town?
Yes because in a small rural area there isn't that many things containing lead
4. What precautions could Patty take to minimize her exposure to lead?
Wear protective gear
5. Should Patty stay and help the rescue effort or should she quit her job?
She should stay and help because they need her help but she shoild be careful
I would be concerned that the water is contaminated and that there are sharp objects and animals in the water
2. Are any of your concerns health-related? Order your health-related concerns from highest concern to lowest.
Yes contaminated water is health related
1) cancer
2) viruses
3) bacteria
3. How many of these concerns exist only in the flood conditions present in New Orleans right after Hurricane Katrina?
Bacteria and viruses
Part II
1. What are some possible sources for the lead in the flood water?
Pipes, plates, batteries
2. How could you determine where the lead comes from?
By testing the concentration levels of the water
3. What populations/individuals are at the highest risk from the lead in the flood waters and why?
Hispanics are at the highest risk. 50% are lactose intolerant
Part III
1. What are some reasons why the concentration of lead is so high in New Orleans soil?
During the hurricane ceramic plates went into the water and into the soil
2. Would you expect a difference between New Orleans and New York City soil?
Yes, because New York City has more industry and cars. When the cars release pollution, it also pollutes lead into the atmosphere which could contaminate the soils. Car pollution happens everyday, so the lead can be building up every day.
3. Would you expect a difference between New Orleans and the soil in a very small, rural town?
Yes because in a small rural area there isn't that many things containing lead
4. What precautions could Patty take to minimize her exposure to lead?
Wear protective gear
5. Should Patty stay and help the rescue effort or should she quit her job?
She should stay and help because they need her help but she shoild be careful